Emergency Medical Services
Award Type: Associate in Science
The associate in science degree in emergency medical services prepares students to be entry-level technician positions capable of providing emergency medical care and transportation as well as the ability to professionally interact with allied medical team members.The graduate of the Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services will:
- Identify minimum qualifications and entry-level skills for an EMT-1 Basic.
- Describe the following elements: application process; written exam process; physical agility testing; and oral interview.
- Identify the history of EMS and the impact of culture and diversity within that history.
- Demonstrate the role and responsibilities of EMTs as professionals in the health care system interacting with other allied health personnel.
- Demonstrate the process for conducting patient assessments in a variety of pre-hospital situations for clients of various ages.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of life threatening situations and be able to triage clients accurately, formulating and evaluating treatment plans for patients of various ages in pre hospital settings.
- Develop, demonstrate and evaluate treatment plans for patient’s forms of trauma.
- Demonstrate the principles and practices for organizing an accident scene when an ambulance is required including: a) analyzing a multiple casualty incident (MCI) and directing resources approximately in a timely manner, and b) organizing appropriate scene response, scene size up, initial assessment, focused assessment, detailed assessment and appropriate medical care of clients of various ages.
- Differentiate the incidence, morbidity and mortality of soft tissue injuries in trauma patients.
- Create a treatment plan based on the patient’s presenting signs and symptoms.
- Demonstrate the ability to revise the treatment plan based on the patient’s needs and changes in physical and psychosocial baselines.
- Collect and construct a concise and detailed patient report.
- Demonstrate competency using aseptic technique when using emergency equipment.
- Demonstrate the safe driving and operation of an ambulance and all related patient transfer equipment
Program Requirements
A major of 32.5 units is required for the degree.
Required core courses (14.5 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 300 | Introduction to Emergency Medical Services | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 301 | Emergency Medical Services Academy- 1A | 6.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 306 | CPR for Healthcare Providers | 0.500 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 319 | Emergency Response To Terrorism | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
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| FT 319 | Emergency Response to Terrorism | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| ENVT 156 | First Response Operational | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| PSY 127 | Emotional Intelligence | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
Plus a minimum of 18 units selected from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 130 | Principles of Emergency Management | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 134 | Internship Seminar | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 149 | Work Experience Education | 1.000 - 8.000 units |
| EMS 302 | EMS Academy 1B (Advanced) | 7.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 307 | Wilderness EMS - First Responder and Survival | 2.500 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 309 | Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 310 | Child Care First Aid & CPR | 0.500 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 321 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 322 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 325 | Lifeguard Certification | 2.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMSP 323 | Paramedic Theory 1 | 6.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMS 338 | Land Navigation | 2.000 - 0.000 units |
| EMSP 343 | Paramedic Clinical Practicum | 5.000 |
| EMSP 353 | Paramedic Field Internship | 10.000 - 11.000 units |
| EMS 378 | Wilderness/ EMS—EMT Wilderness Transition | 2.500 - 0.000 units |
| FT 307 | Firefighter I Academy IA | 10.500 - 0.000 units |
| FT 310 | Fire Service Physical Fitness | 4.000 - 0.000 units |
| LE 341 | Emergency Vehicle Operations/Non-Law Enforcement | 0.500 - 0.000 units |
| WFT 301 | Introduction to Incident Command System IS700 & IS800 | 0.500 - 0.000 units |
| WFT 302 | Basic Incident Command System I-200 | 0.500 - 0.000 units |
| AJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.000 - 0.000 units |
| BIOL 100 | Introductory Biology | 4.000 - 0.000 units |
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4.000 - 0.000 units |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4.000 - 0.000 units |
| PE 130 | Self Defense | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| PE 146 | Strength and Flexibility | 1.000 - 0.000 units |
| PE 141 | Physical Fitness Laboratory | 0.500 - 0.000 units |
General Education Requirements
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